​The Board of Directors of Resources for the Future is comprised of representatives of the business community, environmental advocacy organizations, former policymakers, including federal and state environmental officials as well as elected representatives, and preeminent scholars. The board provides overall direction for the organization and meets twice annually. Members are eligible to serve for three three-year terms.

RFF is deeply committed to bringing to the board, in ever-greater numbers, leading figures from outside the United States as well as representatives of minority populations from North America.

Professional affiliations of board members are listed for identification purposes only.